What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso to Braemar?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Braemar is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Braemar?

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Braemar is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Braemar?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Braemar. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Braemar via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Thurso to Braemar?

The distance between Thurso and Braemar is 241 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso to Braemar without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso to Braemar without a car is to bus via Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) which takes 9h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Thurso to Braemar?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Thurso to Braemar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Braemar bus from?

Thurso to Braemar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Thurso to Braemar bus arrive?

Thurso to Braemar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Braemar?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Braemar is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Thurso to Braemar.

Where can I stay near Braemar?

There are 163+ hotels available in Braemar.

Thurso to Braemar - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Braemar by train, car, or bus

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
3. Drive from Aviemore to Braemarcar
6h 46m
£86–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Braemarbus
9h 59m
£24–38
Bus via Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Braemarbus
9h 25m
£33–48
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Braemarcar 184.8 mi
3h 55m
£46–66

Thurso to Braemar by bus

14Weekly Buses

9h 25mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.5 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Braemar via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Airport in around 9h 25m.

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